Notes From The Vineyard

I am so excited that we have had a few days of sunshine and are finally starting to see the vineyard dry out. And I am even more excited that the official start to summer is right around the corner – and that means one thing to me! The Annual Summer Solstice, Wine, Art and Blues Festival is almost here!Sarah’s Vineyard Winery and Art Gallery in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio will be hosting the 9th Annual Summer Solstice, Wine, Art and Blues Festival from June 17 – 19th. Located directly across from Blossom Music Center at 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, nestled in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park , Sarah’s Winery offers a relaxing atmosphere and for this festival, there’s a great selection of wine, artists, food and music. Admission is only $8/person each day which gives you a Sarah’s Vineyard wine glass and the opportunity to browse and shop with artists who will be displaying jewelry, pottery, prints, handmade tiles, handmade soaps, stained glass, metal working, wine accessories, watercolors, candles, soaps, wood carvings, fiber artists, nursery plants, floral wreaths and photography (wine and food are not included). If you come out for the wine sampling, you will be able to enjoy some great Ohio wines including: Breitenbach Winery, Candlelight Winery, Klingshirn Winery, Viking Vineyards & Winery, Maize Valley Winery, The Winery at Wolf Creek, Troutman Vineyards, Mastropietro Winery, Red Horse Winery, Stoney Ridge Winery and Sarah’s Vineyard. If you are looking for something fun to do for Father’s Day Weekend, here is the full festival schedule.Friday, June 17th (4 pm – 10 pm): Admission includes a Sarah’s Vineyard Crystal Wine Glass and Music by The Jeff Poulis Blues Revue (4pm-6pm) and The Howard Street Band (7-10pm).Saturday, June 18th (12 pm – 10pm): Admission includes a Sarah’s Vineyard Crystal Wine Glass, and Music by The Steve Cipriano Band (12pm-2pm), The Mike Lenz Band (3pm – 6pm) and The Bluestones Band (7pm-10pm).Sunday, June 19th (12pm-6pm): Admission includes a Sarah’s Vineyard wine glass and Music by Alan Greene Band (11am-2pm), and Frankie Starr (3pm-6pm).This is a great festival and every year we have a great time so be sure to stop at our booth to say hi!
Amanda is the Co-Owner of Candlelight Winery located at 11325 Center Road, Garrettsville. For more information on events or wine lists from the winery, please visit www.candlelightwinery.com or call 330.527.4118.

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